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Assessment Summaries for Environmental Performance Standards and Ecolabels for Federal Purchasing

The assessment summaries below provide detailed information regarding the standards and ecolabels included in EPA’s Recommendations labeled with footnote 1. For each standard and ecolabel, these summaries outline:

  • Whether it aligns with applicable federal programs; and
  • How it addresses the four sections outlined in the Framework (formerly known as the Guidelines):
    • Section I: Process for Developing Standards;
    • Section II: Environmental Effectiveness of the Standard;
    • Section III: Conformity Assessment;
    • Section IV: Management of Ecolabel Programs.

The assessments were based upon EPA’s Final Pilot Framework for Environmental Performance Standards and Ecolabels. 

Please email epp@epa.gov if you are interested in:

  • A Microsoft Excel version of one or more of the assessment summaries
  • Requesting a copy of a standard/ecolabel’s full Pilot Framework assessment. Note that these are only available for standards/ecolabels identified with footnote 1 on the EPA Recommendations page.
  • Furniture Standard/Ecolabel Assessment Summary (pdf) (248.83 KB, 1/10/2018)
  • Interior Latex Paint Standard/Ecolabel Assessment Summary (pdf) (241.28 KB, 1/10/2018)
  • Flooring Standard/Ecolabel Assessment Summary (pdf) (265.18 KB, 1/24/2018)
  • Carpet Standard/Ecolabel Assessment Summary (pdf) (355.06 KB, 1/22/2020)

Sustainable Marketplace: Greener Products and Services

  • Federal Purchasers
    • About the Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program
    • Recommendations of Standards and Ecolabels
    • Framework for Assessing Standards and Ecolabels
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    • Identify Greener Products and Services
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  • Introduction to Ecolabels and Standards
  • Frequent Questions
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Last updated on September 12, 2024
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